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FE56 NUB

2006 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jan 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

195,987 mi
Last recorded195,987 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE56 NUB
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2006
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 195,987 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2025 188,656 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2024 181,324 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2023 174,318 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2022 169,596 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2021 162,677 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2019 152,324 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2018 141,572 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2017 134,226 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2016 130,280 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2015 128,492 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 3 Jun 2014 114,666 miles
Fail 30 May 2014 114,654 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 31 May 2013 104,369 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 96,268 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2011 80,152 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 68,052 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 51,608 miles

How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?

Based on 2,960,045 MOT tests across 181,953 vehicles.

72.3%
Pass Rate
3,550
Miles/Year
43
Year Lifespan
181,953
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 77,499
Brake pipe excessively corroded 77,229
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 57,749
position lamp(s) not working 53,914
Stop lamp not working 52,341
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FE56 NUB is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

Across all 2006 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.7% with a typical mileage of 72,296 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Land Rover Defender fails its MOT is shock absorber has an excessively worn bush, accounting for 77,499 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FE56 NUB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Land Rover Defender typically stays on UK roads for around 43 years. At 20 years old, this Land Rover Defender is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FE56 NUB registered?

FE56 NUB is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 30 September 2006.

Is FE56 NUB safe to buy?

The MOT history for FE56 NUB shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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